Vocabulary Basics
Vocabulary and Language Aspects
Approaches to Teaching Vocabulary
100

Why is vocabulary central to language learning?

Because without vocabulary,learners cannot express or understand meaning.

100

Differences like fill–feel and knit–neat show how vocabulary links to this language aspect.
 

pronunciation

100

Which old method taught vocabulary through translation and lists?


Grammar-Translation Method

200

What are two types of vocabulary mentioned in the lesson?

Active vocabulary and passive vocabulary.

200

Words like book–books illustrate the connection between vocabulary and this level.

morphology

200

Which approach used only the target language and visual aids?    

 

Direct Method

300

What is passive vocabulary?

Words learners understand but do not usuallyuse.

300

Verb patterns (want + to do / enjoy + doing) relate to…

A. Typical collocations
B. Grammar of vocabulary
C. Word-building
D. Semantic sets

B. Grammar of vocabulary

300

Which approach focused on pattern drills and habit formation?

 

Audiolingual Method    

400

Why is it important for teachers to present both form and meaning when teaching a new vocabulary word?

Because students need to recognize how the word looks,sounds,and what it means to use it correctly.

400

Words like father, pa, daddy, pop demonstrate differences in…

A. Syntax
B. Stylistics
C. Spelling
D. Morphology

B. Stylistics

400

Which modern method focuses on communication and real-life language use?

 

Communicative Language Teaching (CLT)

500

Productive (active) vocabulary refers to words used in…

Speaking and writing

500

Collocation sets are formed based on…

A. Random selection
B. Everyday habitual use
C. Literary analysis
D. Formal grammar

B. Everyday habitual use

500

Which of the following methods focuses on helping learners infer the meaning of new words through context rather than direct explanation?

A. Grammar-translation method
B. Direct method
C. Communicative approach
D. Audio-lingual method

C. Communicative approach

M
e
n
u